2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VN05 TZF
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 134,397 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 TZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 134,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 TZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (VN05 TZF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
VN05 TZF Mileage History
- 07/07/2023130,500 mi
- 16/07/2024132,505 mi+2,005 mi
- 08/07/2025133,767 mi+1,262 mi
- 14/07/2026134,397 mi+630 mi
- 14/07/2026134,397 mi
Average of roughly 1,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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